The average woman waits seven years for a diagnosis of endometriosis, a disease for which early detection is critical. An Illinois State University researcher wants to raise more awareness, and a Bloomington physician has a promising treatment option.

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Heartland Community College Apprentice Program

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On today's episode, you'll hear from a Central Illinois lawmaker who hopes to leverage one of Donald Trump's key campaign promises to push against progressive transgender policies. Plus, you'll visit a Bloomington climbing gym that's creating new opportunities for climbers with Parkinson's. And Illinois Wesleyan mourns the loss of longtime theatre professor John Ficca.

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An Illinois Wesleyan University theater legend has left the stage. John Ficca has died.

A beloved theater professor, Ficca came to Illinois Wesleyan in 1956. He stayed full time for 46 years and taught part time for another decade.

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A Bloomington rock gym is showing anyone who wants to climb mountains, can.

Upper Limits Rock Gym and Pro Shop has introductory courses for climbers of all ages and abilities. And recently, a class was added specifically for people with Parkinson’s disease.

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A Central Illinois lawmaker hopes to leverage one of Donald Trump's key campaign promises to push against progressive transgender policies.

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Birds of BloNo course takes flight

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McLean County Board will change under Democrat majority

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